EP3538768B1 - Cloud-basierte pumpenverwaltung und hydronische komponenten mit angepasstem steuerungsverfahren - Google Patents

Cloud-basierte pumpenverwaltung und hydronische komponenten mit angepasstem steuerungsverfahren

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EP3538768B1
EP3538768B1 EP17869696.9A EP17869696A EP3538768B1 EP 3538768 B1 EP3538768 B1 EP 3538768B1 EP 17869696 A EP17869696 A EP 17869696A EP 3538768 B1 EP3538768 B1 EP 3538768B1
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Florin Rosca
James J. GU
MD Taifur RAHMAN
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
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    • F04B2203/00—Motor parameters
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    • F04B2203/0205—Temperature
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
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    • F05D—INDEXING SCHEME FOR ASPECTS RELATING TO NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, GAS-TURBINES OR JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
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    • G05B23/0283—Predictive maintenance, e.g. involving the monitoring of a system and, based on the monitoring results, taking decisions on the maintenance schedule of the monitored system; Estimating remaining useful life [RUL]

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  • the present invention relates to a pumping system.
  • VFD/VSD is typically purchased separately from the rest of the pumping system and can be controlled manually or by connecting it to an array of sensors and programming it with a set of instructions.
  • VFD/VSDs can also be an integral part of a pumping system and can be controlled via internal programming and factory calibration.
  • US 2009/210081 A1 discloses control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having computer-controlled equipment, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation over a time horizon.
  • WO 2013/155421 A1 discloses a prognostics analysis software module embedded in a programmable logic controller (PLC) software platform.
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • data is read from sensors and written to a buffer only when the prognostics analysis software module is idle.
  • the prognostics analysis software module is then activated by a system function block of the PLC software platform.
  • prediction models within the prognostics analysis software module are automatically trained using features extracted from the sensor data.
  • VFD/VSD driven pumping system that incorporates internal programming and factory calibration can alleviate the issues that arise when using external sensors but suffers from the fact that the information it is using does not take into account component degradation and is blind to system faults.
  • the present invention sets forth the integration of sensors within a pumping system to create a controlled, closed loop system that accurately controls the VFD/VSD, exports performance data to the Internet to allow remote manual monitoring, provides predictive/prescriptive monitoring of the pump units status and sends alerts or maintenance requests when necessary.
  • the present invention defines a pumping system featuring a new and unique combination of a pump, a motor, a bearing assembly, an integrated data acquisition system and combined programmable logic controller (PLC), data acquisition and modem.
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • the pump is coupled to a pump shaft configured to respond to a pump shaft force applied to pump a liquid.
  • the motor is coupled to the pump shaft and configured to respond to VFD/VSD control signaling and provide the pump shaft force applied to drive the pump shaft.
  • the bearing assembly includes a bearing with the pump shaft arranged therein and is configured to couple the pump and the motor.
  • variable frequency/speed drive (VFD/VSD) is configured to receive PLC control signaling, and provide the VFD/VSD control signaling to drive the motor.
  • the integrated data acquisition system is configured to respond to PLC data acquisition signaling, and provide integrated data acquisition system signaling containing information about an integrated set of pumping system parameters related to the pump, the bearing assembly, the motor and the VFD/VSD in the pumping system.
  • the combined programmable logic controller (PLC), data acquisition and modem is configured to:
  • the pumping system may include one or more of the following features:
  • the integrated data acquisition system may include integrated sensors, including:
  • the pumping system may include an array of communication devices, including one or more Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA-based) devices, Computer device, advanced metering infrastructures (AMI-based), Open Platform Communication (OPC-based) devices, Dataloggers; and the integrated sensors on the pump, the motor, the bearing assembly are connected via the combined programmable logic controller (PLC), data acquisition and modem to the array of communication devices.
  • SCADA-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
  • AMI-based advanced metering infrastructures
  • OPC-based Open Platform Communication
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • the VFD/VSD may be configured to respond to the PLC data acquisition signaling and provide VFD/VSD data acquisition signal, including the VFD/VSD control signaling, back to the combined programmable logic controller, data acquisition and modem.
  • the pumping system may be configured to couple to the Cloud for remote monitoring and control, including where the pumping system forms part of a building, and the Cloud and/or Internet includes a building management system to monitor and control the pumping system remotely.
  • the combined programmable logic controller (PLC), data acquisition and modem may be configured to respond to cloud-based PLC data acquisition modem request signaling, e.g., received from the Cloud and/or Internet; and provide the PLC data acquisition modem signaling that exports performance data to the Internet to allow the remote manual monitoring of the pump system.
  • cloud-based PLC data acquisition modem request signaling e.g., received from the Cloud and/or Internet
  • PLC data acquisition modem signaling that exports performance data to the Internet to allow the remote manual monitoring of the pump system.
  • the pumping system may include a cloud-based VFD/VSD controller configured to receive the PLC data acquisition modem signaling; and provide cloud-based VFD/VSD control signaling containing information to control the VFD/VSD and operate the pumping system as the controlled, closed loop system.
  • a cloud-based VFD/VSD controller configured to receive the PLC data acquisition modem signaling; and provide cloud-based VFD/VSD control signaling containing information to control the VFD/VSD and operate the pumping system as the controlled, closed loop system.
  • the combined programmable logic controller (PLC), data acquisition and modem may be configured to respond to the cloud-based VFD/VSD control signaling, e.g., received from the Cloud and/or Internet; and provide the PLC control signaling to control the VFD/VSD and operate the pumping system as the controlled, closed loop system.
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • the building management system e.g. in the Cloud and/or Internet, may be configured to receive user commands, including commands to start, stop or adjust some part of the pump system.
  • the building management system e.g., in the Cloud and/or Internet, may be configured to receive user commands, including commands to allow a user to monitor run hours, pump speed, and/or pumping system pressure in the pumping system.
  • the pumping system may be coupled to a pumping system condition monitoring device configured to receive the PLC data acquisition modem signaling, and provide pumping system condition monitoring signaling containing information about condition monitoring and analysis results about the pumping system, including providing predictive/prescriptive monitoring of pump statuses and sending alerts or maintenance requests.
  • a pumping system condition monitoring device configured to receive the PLC data acquisition modem signaling, and provide pumping system condition monitoring signaling containing information about condition monitoring and analysis results about the pumping system, including providing predictive/prescriptive monitoring of pump statuses and sending alerts or maintenance requests.
  • the pumping system condition monitoring device may be configured to monitor the status of the pump, the motor or bearing assembly and compare the status to pump, motor or bearing assembly historical data to provide predictive/prescriptive analysis for the user to make determinations regarding the maintenance of the pump, the motor or bearing assembly.
  • the pumping system may include, or take the form of, an HVAC system, a potable water system, a fire suppression system, or a building system.
  • a cloud-based pumping system monitoring and control system for remotely monitoring and controlling at least one pump, e.g., featuring:
  • the at least one pump may include multiple pumps; and/or the bi-directional network may include a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) coupled to the at least one pump, and an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) coupled to the SCADA for providing cloud-based SCADA/AMI signaling for communicating the integrated sensor signaling, and for receiving the remote variable speed drive control signaling for controlling the variable speed drive for the at least one pump.
  • SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition
  • AMI advanced metering infrastructure
  • the controlled, closed loop system is understood to include, or take the form of, an automatic control system in which the pumping system's operation, processor or mechanism is regulated by feedback, e.g., including from some combination of the integrated sensors, Cloud-based condition monitoring, and/or user/operator remote monitoring or control.
  • FIG. 2 shows a pumping system generally indicated as 5, including a combined PLC, data acquisition system and modem 10 for coupling a pumping assembly PA to the Cloud C and/or Internet.
  • the pumping assembly PA includes a pump P, a motor M, a coupling device CD, a bearing assembly BA and a shaft S connected between the motor and pump P.
  • Figure 2 outlines the inclusion of integrated sensors in the pumping assembly PA, e.g., including a condition monitoring device CM coupled to the bearing assembly BA for monitoring temperature and vibration (X/Y/Z axes), and a flow meter FM coupled to the pump P to allow for communication of status and parameter information in the pumping unit/system 5 to the user/operator, e.g., via a Cloud-based data acquisition and provisioning scheme.
  • the PLC, data acquisition system and modem 10 is configured to receive the status and/or sensed parameter information, in response to the provisioning of data acquisition system signaling to the integrated sensors, or the VFD/VSD, or both, etc.
  • Figure 2 provides a list of sensors that the PLC, data acquisition system, modem 10 receives data acquisition system signaling from, and that may be used in the pumping system 5; which is not necessarily deemed to be a complete list and is provided by way of example only.
  • the integrated sensors may include temperature, pressure and flow sensors placed or configured in relation to the pump P; temperature and vibration sensors like element CM (X/Y/Z axes) placed or configured in relation to the bearing assembly BA; and temperature and vibration sensors placed or configured in relation to the motor M.
  • the VFD/VSD also includes a circuit, circuitry or component configured to respond to data acquisition system signaling, from the PLC, data acquisition and modem 10, and provide suitable VFD/VSD data acquisition signaling, containing information about the operation of the VFD/VSD, such as the control signaling provided for driving the motor M, as well as motor signaling containing information received back from the motor M (e.g., motor voltage, motor current, etc.).
  • the integrated sensors placed on, or in relation to, the various components in the pumping unit/system 5 allow the pumping unit/system 5 to be connected to an array of communication devices, including but not limited to SCADA-based, AMI-based, OPC-based, Computer-based, Dataloggers, etc., e.g., like that shown in Figures 3 .
  • SCADA-based SCADA-based
  • AMI-based AMI-based
  • OPC-based Computer-based
  • Dataloggers etc.
  • Figure 3 shows how the pumping unit/system 5 may be connected to the cloud C for implementing remote monitoring and control, e.g., via the PLC, data acquisition and modem 10 using SCADA, AMI, OPC communication-based devices, e.g., to one or more devices like a laptop LT, a tablet T, a server S coupled via a local network to a desktop computer DT, etc.
  • remote monitoring and control e.g., via the PLC, data acquisition and modem 10 using SCADA, AMI, OPC communication-based devices, e.g., to one or more devices like a laptop LT, a tablet T, a server S coupled via a local network to a desktop computer DT, etc.
  • the pump systems PS1, PS2, PS3 are connected via a serial network to may be coupled to the PLC, data acquisition system, modem 10, and further connected through the PLC, data acquisition system, modem 10 to the laptop LT via or using an Open Platform Communication (OPC-based) and AMI-based communication devices/protocols to the Cloud C; and may also be connected to the server S and and tablet T via SCADA-based and AMI-based communication device/protocols to the Cloud.
  • the server S may be coupled to the desktop DT, as shown.
  • This Cloud-based implementation can then be connected, e.g., to a building maintenance system for monitor and control of the unit/pumping system 5 remotely.
  • the user/operator can monitor run hours, speed, system pressure, etc., of the unit/pumping system 5, or the user/operator can start, stop, adjust/modify, etc. the unit/pumping system 5 as needed from anywhere they have Cloud access.
  • This allows the user/operator to monitor the status of the unit/pumping system 5 with flexibility, so as not to be tied to any particular location.
  • the user/operator can also remotely operate the unit/pumping system 5 and make adjustments to the pumping system settings as required.
  • the VFD/VSD can implement modified or adjusted control functionality to to run the pumping system as in the controlled, closed loop system.
  • Figure 4 shows how sensor integration allows for the unit/pumping system 5 to be connected to a Condition Monitoring software device CMSD for implementing pump system condition monitoring.
  • This software may be implemented to monitor the status of the unit/pumping system 5 and compare this status information to historical data to provide predictive/prescriptive analysis for the user/operator to make determinations regarding the maintenance of the unit/pumping system 5.
  • This allows the user/operator to service the pump P prior to conditions that would previously lead to pump failure and costly shut downs due to needed maintenance.
  • condition monitoring collects the data from the unit/pumping system 5 and runs the data through an algorithm to provide analysis that compares the history of the data versus the current status.
  • This analysis is able to tell if the conditions have changed and the unit/pumping system 5 has deviated from its normal operating conditions. The user/operator then can be updated and provided with a report to allow them to understand the status of the unit/pumping system 5. Savings are also recognized in that maintenance is conducted prior to major mechanical issues and is there for proactive versus reactive. This allows the user/operator to proactively provide appropriate maintenance for the unit/pumping unit 5.
  • the PLC, data acquisition system, modem 10 is configured to couple a central database (DB) server CDBS to the pumping assembly PA, e.g., and exchange data/configuration signaling to implement the present invention.
  • the central database server CDBS may be coupled/connect to various types of components, e.g., including a mobile phone MP, a laptop LT, a tablet T, for receiving reporting and communication signaling for a mobile user/operator/monitor.
  • the central database server CDBS may also be coupled/connect to various other types of components, e.g., including a laptop for exchanging data/configuration signaling, as well as the condition monitoring software device CMSD for receiving/exchanging data signaling from the pump P and providing/exchanging analysis results signaling, all according to some embodiments of the present invention.
  • a laptop for exchanging data/configuration signaling
  • CMSD condition monitoring software device
  • Figures 5 and 6 show shows various pumping units/systems with a fixed mounting method for the VFD/VSD and any sensor processing equipment to be integrated into the pump assembly.
  • Figure 5 shows a pumping system 5 having a pumping assembly with the pump P, the bearing assembly BA, the shaft S, the coupling device CD and the motor M are arranged/configured on a base B.
  • the base B has a support bracket extending vertically from it, e.g., having a sensor control panel and a VFD/VSD mounted thereon.
  • the sensor control panel may include the PLC, data acquisition, modem 10.
  • Figure 6 show various pumping units/systems with the built-in VFD/VSD mounting arrangement/configuration.
  • Figure 7 shows the PLC, data acquisition, modem 10 according to some embodiments of the present invention, e.g., featuring a signal processor or processing module 10a configured at least to:
  • the signal processor or processing module may be configured to provide the corresponding signaling as control signaling.
  • the corresponding signaling may contain information used to control a pumping hydronic system.
  • the signal processor or processing module 10a may be configured in, or form part of, the PLC data acquisition system, e.g., which may include or be implemented in conjunction with a VFD/VSD control configured therein.
  • the functionality of the PLC, data acquisition, modem 10 may be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.
  • the PLC, data acquisition, modem 10 would include one or more microprocessor-based architectures having, e. g., at least one signal processor or microprocessor like element 10a.
  • One skilled in the art would be able to program with suitable program code such a microcontroller-based, or microprocessor-based, implementation to perform the functionality described herein without undue experimentation.
  • the signal processor or processing module 10a may be configured, e.g., by one person skilled in the art without undue experimentation, to provide PLC data acquisition signaling and receive the integrated data acquisition signaling, e.g., back from motor, pump and bearing assembly sensors, as well as from the VFD/VSD, consistent with that disclosed herein.
  • the signal processor or processing module 10a may be configured, e.g., by one skilled in the art without undue experimentation, to provide PLC data acquisition modem signaling that exports performance data to the Internet to allow remote manual monitoring of the pump system, e.g., including in response to cloud-based PLC data acquisition modem request signaling received from the Cloud, consistent with that disclosed herein.
  • the integrated data acquisition signaling received from the integrated sensors may be stored in memory, and provided to the Cloud from time-to-time, or in response to the PLC data acquisition modem request signaling received from the Cloud, consistent with that disclosed herein.
  • the signal processor or processing module 10a may be configured, e.g., by one skilled in the art without undue experimentation, to provide the PLC control signaling to control the VFD/VSD and operate the pumping system as a controlled, closed loop system, e.g., including in response to cloud-based VFD/VSD control signaling received from the Cloud, consistent with that disclosed herein.
  • the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to any particular implementation using technology either now known or later developed in the future.
  • the scope of the invention is intended to include implementing the functionality of the processors 10a as stand-alone processor, signal processor, or signal processor module, as well as separate processor or processor modules, as well as some combination thereof.
  • the PLC, data acquisition, modem 10 may also include, e.g., other signal processor circuits or components 10b, including random access memory or memory module (RAM) and/or read only memory (ROM), input/output devices and control, and data and address buses connecting the same, and/or at least one input processor and at least one output processor, e.g., which would be appreciate by a person skilled in the art.
  • RAM random access memory
  • ROM read only memory
  • input/output devices and control and data and address buses connecting the same, and/or at least one input processor and at least one output processor, e.g., which would be appreciate by a person skilled in the art.
  • possible applications of the invention may include: HVAC, potable water systems, fire suppression systems, etc.

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Claims (13)

  1. Pumpsystem (5) umfassend:
    eine Pumpe (P), die mit einer Pumpenwelle (S) gekoppelt ist, die konfiguriert ist, um auf eine Pumpenwellenkraft zu reagieren, die ausgeübt wird, um eine Flüssigkeit zu pumpen;
    einen Motor (M), der mit der Pumpenwelle (S) gekoppelt und konfiguriert ist, um auf eine VFD/VSD-Steuersignalisierung zu reagieren und die Pumpenwellenkraft bereitzustellen, um die Pumpenwelle anzutreiben;
    eine Lageranordnung (BA), die ein Lager mit der darin eingerichteten Pumpenwelle (S) aufweist und konfiguriert ist, um die Pumpe (P) und den Motor (M) zu koppeln;
    einen Antrieb mit variabler Frequenz/Geschwindigkeit (VFD/VSD), der konfiguriert ist, um eine SPS-Steuersignalisierung zu empfangen und die VFD/VSD-Steuersignalisierung bereitzustellen, um den Motor (M) anzutreiben;
    ein integriertes Datenerfassungssystem, das konfiguriert ist, um auf eine SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung zu reagieren und eine Signalisierung einer integrierten Datenerfassung bereitzustellen, die Informationen über einen integrierten Satz von Pumpsystemparametern enthält, die sich auf die Pumpe (P), die Lageranordnung (BA), den Motor (M) und den VFD/VSD in dem Pumpsystem (5) beziehen; und
    eine Kombination aus speicherprogrammierbarer Steuerung (SPS), Datenerfassung und Modem (10), die konfiguriert ist zum:
    Bereitstellen der SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung und Empfangen der Signalisierung der integrierten Datenerfassung,
    Bereitstellen einer SPS-Datenerfassungsmodemsignalisierung, die Leistungsdaten, einschließlich der Signalisierung der integrierten Datenerfassung, in das Internet und/oder die Cloud exportiert, um eine manuelle Fernüberwachung des Pumpsystems zu ermöglichen, und
    Bereitstellen der SPS-Steuersignalisierung, um den VFD/VSD zu steuern und das Pumpsystem als ein gesteuertes, geschlossenes Kreislaufsystem zu betreiben.
  2. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei das integrierte Datenerfassungssystem integrierte Sensoren umfasst, einschließlich:
    Pumpendruck-, -temperatur- und -durchflusssensoren, die mit der Pumpe gekoppelt und konfiguriert sind, um auf die SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung zu reagieren und eine Pumpendruck-, -temperatur- und -durchflusssignalisierung der integrierten Sensoren bereitzustellen, die Informationen über eine(n) oder mehrere Drücke, Temperaturen oder Durchflüsse, die in Bezug auf die Pumpe (P) erfasst werden, enthalten;
    Lageranordnungstemperatur- und -vibrationssensoren, die mit der Lageranordnung (BA) gekoppelt und konfiguriert sind, um auf die SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung zu reagieren und eine Lageranordnungstemperatur- und -vibrationssignalisierung der integrierten Sensoren bereitzustellen, die Informationen über eine oder mehrere Temperaturen oder Vibrationen, die in Bezug auf die Lageranordnung (BA) erfasst werden, enthalten; und
    Motortemperatur- und -vibrationssensoren, die mit dem Motor (M) gekoppelt und konfiguriert sind, um auf die SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung zu reagieren und eine Motortemperatur- und -vibrationssignalisierung der integrierten Sensoren bereitzustellen, die Informationen über eine oder mehrere Temperaturen oder Vibrationen, die in Bezug auf den Motor (M) erfasst werden, enthalten.
  3. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Pumpsystem (5) umfasst
    eine Reihe von Kommunikationsvorrichtungen, einschließlich einer oder mehrerer Vorrichtungen auf Supervisory-Control-and-Data-Acquisition-Basis (SCADA-Basis), Computervorrichtungen, Vorrichtungen auf Advanced-Metering-Infrastructures-Basis (AMI-Basis), Vorrichtungen auf Open-Platform-Communication-Basis (OPC-Basis), einem oder mehreren Datenloggern; und
    wobei die integrierten Sensoren an der Pumpe (P), dem Motor (M) und der Lageranordnung (BA) über die Kombination aus speicherprogrammierbarer Steuerung (SPS), Datenerfassung und Modem (10) mit der Reihe von Kommunikationsvorrichtungen verbunden sind.
  4. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei der VFD/VSD konfiguriert ist, um auf die SPS-Datenerfassungssignalisierung zu reagieren und das VFD/VSD-Datenerfassungssignal, einschließlich der VFD/VSD-Steuersignalisierung, wieder an die Kombination aus speicherprogrammierbarer Steuerung, Datenerfassung und Modem (10) bereitzustellen.
  5. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Pumpsystem (5) konfiguriert ist, um für eine Fernüberwachung und -steuerung mit der Cloud und/oder dem Internet gekoppelt zu werden, einschließlich wobei das Pumpsystem (5) Teil eines Gebäudes formt und die Cloud und/oder das Internet ein Gebäudeverwaltungssystem einschließt, um das Pumpsystem (5) aus der Ferne zu überwachen und steuern.
  6. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Kombination aus speicherprogrammierbarer Steuerung (SPS), Datenerfassung und Modem (10) konfiguriert ist, um auf eine SPS-Datenerfassungsmodemanforderungssignalisierung auf Cloud-Basis, die von der Cloud und/oder dem Internet empfangen wird, zu reagieren und die SPS-Datenerfassungsmodemsignalisierung bereitzustellen, die Leistungsdaten in die Cloud und/oder das Internet exportiert, um die manuelle Fernüberwachung des Pumpsystems (5) zu ermöglichen.
  7. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 6, wobei das Pumpsystem (5) eine VFD/VSD-Steuerung auf Cloud-Basis umfasst, die konfiguriert ist, um die SPS-Datenerfassungsmodemsignalisierung zu empfangen und eine VFD/VSD-Steuersignalisierung auf Cloud-Basis bereitzustellen, die Informationen enthält, um den VFD/VSD zu steuern und das Pumpsystem (5) als das gesteuerte, geschlossene Kreislaufsystem zu betreiben.
  8. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Kombination aus speicherprogrammierbarer Steuerung (SPS), Datenerfassung und Modem (10) konfiguriert ist, um auf die VFD/VSD-Steuersignalisierung auf Cloud-Basis, die von der Cloud und/oder dem Internet empfangen wird, zu reagieren und die SPS-Steuersignalisierung bereitzustellen, um den VFD/VSD zu steuern und das Pumpsystem als das gesteuerte, geschlossene Kreislaufsystem zu betreiben.
  9. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 5, wobei das Gebäudeverwaltungssystem konfiguriert ist, um Benutzerbefehle zu empfangen, einschließlich Befehlen, um einen Teil des Pumpsystems (5) zu starten, stoppen oder einzustellen.
  10. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 5, wobei das Gebäudeverwaltungssystem konfiguriert ist, um Benutzerbefehle zu empfangen, einschließlich Befehlen, die es einem Benutzer ermöglichen, Betriebsstunden, Pumpengeschwindigkeit und/oder Pumpsystemdruck in dem Pumpsystem (5) zu überwachen.
  11. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Pumpsystem (5) mit einer Pumpsystemzustandsüberwachungsvorrichtung gekoppelt ist, die konfiguriert ist, um die SPS-Datenerfassungsmodemsignalisierung zu empfangen und eine Pumpsystemzustandsüberwachungssignalisierung bereitzustellen, die Informationen über eine Zustandsüberwachung und Analyseergebnisse über das Pumpsystem (5) enthalten, einschließlich eines Bereitstellens einer prädiktiven/präskriptiven Überwachung von Pumpenstatus und eines Sendens von Warnmeldungen oder Wartungsanforderungen.
  12. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 11, wobei die Pumpsystemzustandsüberwachungsvorrichtung konfiguriert ist, um den Status der Pumpe (P), des Motors (M) oder der Lageranordnung (BA) zu überwachen und den Status mit historischen Daten der Pumpe, des Motors oder der Lageranordnung zu vergleichen, um dem Benutzer eine prädiktive/präskriptive Analyse bereitzustellen, um Bestimmungen hinsichtlich der Wartung der Pumpe (P), des Motors (M) oder der Lageranordnung (BA) vorzunehmen.
  13. Pumpsystem nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Pumpsystem (5) ein HLK-System, ein Trinkwassersystem, ein Feuerlöschsystem oder ein Gebäudesystem einschließt oder die Form eines solchen annimmt.
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